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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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The basketball bribery scandal continues to unfold with significant legal developments. Former Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) President Vangelis Liolios completed his testimony, vehemently denying all charges against him and asserting that a plot for his 'personal annihilation' is underway. His testimony comes after his resignation on October 25.
Further arrests and restrictions have been made in the 'Basketgate' investigation. Former international referee Ilias Koromilas has been detained, while international referee Vaso Tsaroucha and former referee Anastasios Piloidis have been placed under house arrest. These actions follow an ongoing inquiry into alleged match-fixing, bribery, and violations of sports legislation. Amidst these developments, Angelos Papanikolaou has been appointed the new President of the EOK, and elections for the federation are scheduled for December.
In other news, Athens faced significant disruptions as a person fell on the train tracks at Attiki station, leading to the suspension of Metro Line 1 services. Additionally, basements on Vasilissis Sophias street experienced flooding due to ongoing Metro Line 4 construction, prompting secret checks. The 'Choriatiko' bakery tax evasion case revealed new details about 'strawmen,' offshore accounts, and money laundering, with the 'Pizza Fan' company also implicated in connected investigations. The country is also under a severe weather alert for dangerous thunderstorms and hail, while gas and electricity prices are surging.
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The 'Basketgate' scandal saw former Hellenic Basketball Federation President Vangelis Liolios deny all charges, claiming a 'personal annihilation plot' during his testimony. In new developments, former international referee Ilias Koromilas was detained, while international referee Vaso Tsaroucha and former referee Anastasios Piloidis were placed under house arrest. Angelos Papanikolaou has been appointed as the new EOK President, and elections are set for December.
News247:
Vangelis Liolios: 'They Want My Extermination' - Response on Involved Witnesses
Vangelis Liolios claims that 'they want his extermination' and addresses questions regarding involved witnesses.
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Liolios' Defense: Denies Charges, Questions Key Witnesses
Former EOK head Vangelis Liolios claims a personal annihilation plot, denies charges, and disputes the credibility of key witnesses in his extensive testimony.
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Basketgate: EOK Elections in December, Papanikolaou Meets Vroutsis
Amidst the 'Basketgate' scandal, the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) will hold elections in December, following a meeting between Papanikolaou and Vroutsis.
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Koromilas Detained, Tsarouchas and Piloidis Under House Arrest in Basketgate
In developments related to the 'Basketgate' scandal, Koromilas has been detained, while Tsarouchas and Piloidis are under house arrest.
Kathimerini:
Basketball Scandal: What Vaggelis Liolios Claimed in His Statement
This story details the statements made by Vaggelis Liolios during his testimony regarding a scandal in basketball.
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Natural gas and electricity prices are experiencing record surges, with expectations of significant increases in consumer bills, primarily attributed to developments in the Middle East.
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Gas and Electricity Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions
Natural gas and electricity prices are experiencing record surges, with expectations that bills will rise significantly due to Middle East developments.
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